EP0112052A1 - Dispositif pour le palissage d'arbres fruitiers - Google Patents

Dispositif pour le palissage d'arbres fruitiers Download PDF

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EP0112052A1
EP0112052A1 EP83306997A EP83306997A EP0112052A1 EP 0112052 A1 EP0112052 A1 EP 0112052A1 EP 83306997 A EP83306997 A EP 83306997A EP 83306997 A EP83306997 A EP 83306997A EP 0112052 A1 EP0112052 A1 EP 0112052A1
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strips
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fruit trees
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George David Aubrey Eccles
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A01—AGRICULTURE; FORESTRY; ANIMAL HUSBANDRY; HUNTING; TRAPPING; FISHING
    • A01G—HORTICULTURE; CULTIVATION OF VEGETABLES, FLOWERS, RICE, FRUIT, VINES, HOPS OR SEAWEED; FORESTRY; WATERING
    • A01G17/00—Cultivation of hops, vines, fruit trees, or like trees
    • A01G17/04—Supports for hops, vines, or trees
    • A01G17/06—Trellis-work

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  • the present invention relates to a device for use in training fruit trees to increase their fruiting capability and to a method of training trees using such a device.
  • the basis of the present invention is the requirement to train the laterals of fruit trees, such as apple and pear trees, so that they are as near as possible horizontal or below.
  • Horizontally directed branches have a number of advantages over those that are vertically inclined. They tend to be structurally stronger, that is to say less liable to split out of a tree when heavily laden with fruit. More importantly, they are more productive of fruit, since flower buds are more readily formed on such branches. Furthermore, the production of fruit spurs is more evenly distributed over the entire branch surface as distinct from the phenomenon of excessive vigour from the terminal position and little or no growth in the central and basal positions.
  • Of particular importance when trees are grown commercially in an orchard is the fact that less pruning is needed when trees are trained in this way and worthwhile crops are borne considerably earlier in the life of the tree.
  • an aid for use in the training of fruit trees comprising a plurality of strips of a freely flexible material,each between 80 and 300 cm long, the strips being separate for most of their lengths but joined together at one end only, the joined ends being arranged for fixing to a supporting stake.
  • the aid may be formed by any suitable means.
  • An alternative embodiment is envisaged in which-the strips are formed from one integral sheet of material by forming a number of parallel slits running lengthwise of the material and proceeding from one end of the material almost to the other. For compactness, the unslit end can then be folded or rolled about the longitudinal axis of the material and secured, e.g. with a staple.
  • the free ends of the material are conveniently left unadapted so that they can simply be hitched around the branch to be restrained.
  • they can be provided with buckles or clips in the manner of plant ties now known and used.
  • they are preferably left as plain straps.
  • the joined ends of the straps are conveniently provided with a perforation, for example an eyelet, to receive a fixing nail to attach the aid to the supporting stake of the tree.
  • the straps may be formed from any suitable pliable material.
  • the material should preferably be weather-resistant and in particular should be able to withstand solar radiation and crop sprays.
  • Agricultural grade UV-stabilised P.V.C. sheeting is particularly applicable to this purpose although other plastics materials can be used, for example polyolefines.
  • strip is used in this specification in general to imply a flat strap-like structure, as-this is preferable for the avoidance of strangulation. However twisted or cordlike structures are also considered with the ambit of the invention.
  • the strips are preferably from 5 to 25 mm wide and especially about 12 mm wide.
  • the gauge should be sufficient to resist the pull exerted by a strong young lateral, e.g. about 1 to 2 kg.
  • the strips should be pliable, for ease of use, but should not be particularly elastic. In general, it is undesirable to allow stretching of more than 7 or 8 cm per metre length.
  • Each aid should have a plurality of strips, sufficient to deal with all the lateral to be trained in any one tree. In general from 4 to 16 strips is considered suitable, especially 8 to 12. The strips can all be the same length (for ease of manufacture) or, alternatively, can be provided in a selection of lengths so that some are suitable for lower branches and some for higher branches. Although the main use of the aid will be in the training of young trees, it is also applicable to the training of young growth in older trees, for example where a tree has been rejuvenated by having the top removed.
  • Strips 1 of grey 0.25 mm (10 thou) gauge agricultural grade P.V.C. sheet 12 mm wide by 2.0 m long are superimposed at one end as shown in Figure 1 and punched with two holes 2 and 3.
  • the hole 2 nearest the end of each strip is then fitted with a metal or plastic eyelet of a diameter sufficient to receive a stout galvanised fixing nail.
  • the other hole 3 is fitted with an anti-tear stud to hold the strips tightly together.
  • the aid is nailed, using the hole 2, to the bottom of a supporting stake 4 by the side of a young tree 5.
  • Individual strips 1 are then taken in turn and attached to laterals 6 so that the laterals are each held in an approximately horizontal position. Any spare strips 1 can be left trailing as shown or alternatively can be wound around the ones in use.
  • the strips can be untied and the aid removed for use again on another tree.

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EP83306997A 1982-11-26 1983-11-16 Dispositif pour le palissage d'arbres fruitiers Withdrawn EP0112052A1 (fr)

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GB08233706A GB2130863B (en) 1982-11-26 1982-11-26 An aid for use in the training of fruit trees
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US6282836B1 (en) 1998-03-05 2001-09-04 Clifford E. Goode Adjustable support system for trees

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FR367675A (fr) * 1906-06-26 1906-11-07 Arthur Ble Tuteur-guide pour l'élevage et le dressage des plantes d'ornement et arbres fruitiers
GB741393A (en) * 1953-06-26 1955-11-30 Thomas Wells Improvements in devices for supporting plants or flowers

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GB284823A (en) * 1926-12-10 1928-02-09 Ada Barlow Improvements in or relating to supports for flowers and other articles
GB933282A (en) * 1960-08-27 1963-08-08 Henry Fox Raisbeck Plant stakes or supports
US3927676A (en) * 1974-08-01 1975-12-23 Kenneth E Schultz Endotracheal tube securing device and method

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FR367675A (fr) * 1906-06-26 1906-11-07 Arthur Ble Tuteur-guide pour l'élevage et le dressage des plantes d'ornement et arbres fruitiers
GB741393A (en) * 1953-06-26 1955-11-30 Thomas Wells Improvements in devices for supporting plants or flowers

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